Product comparison · 2 optical disc drives

ASUS DRW-1814BL (Black) vs LG Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black

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  • 23specifications compared
  • 8differ
  • 15identical
  • 21known for one product only

Key differences

  • Internal
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):Yes
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:No
  • DVD+R Double Layer write speed
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):8x
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:10x
  • DVD-RAM write speed
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):14x
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:12x
  • DVD drive average random access time
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):140 ms
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:145 ms
  • CD-ROM drive average random access time
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):150 ms
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:125 ms
  • Weight
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):800 g
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:750 g
  • Dimensions (WxDxH)
    • DRW-1814BL (Black):148.5 x 42.6 x 173 mm
    • Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black:160 x 230 x 50 mm

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Comparison of DRW-1814BL (Black), Super Multi 18x DVD Rewriter, Black
44 specifications
Design1 differ
InternalDiffersYesNo
Product colourBlackBlack
MountingVertical/HorizontalVertical/Horizontal
Disc loading typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTray
Performanceidentical
InterfaceKnown for oneSerial ATAUnknown — not stated by the source
LightScribeKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Drive device, buffer size2 MB2 MB
Mean time between failures (MTBF)Known for one60000 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Writing speed2 differ
CD write speed48x48x
CD rewrite speed32x32x
CD-R write speed48x48x
CD-RW write speed32x32x
DVD+R Double Layer write speedDiffers8x10x
DVD+R write speed18x18x
DVD+RW write speed8x8x
DVD-R Double Layer write speed8x8x
DVD-R write speed18x18x
DVD-RAM write speedDiffers14x12x
DVD-RW write speed6x6x
Reading speedidentical
CD read speed48x48x
CD-R read speedKnown for one48xUnknown — not stated by the source
CD-ROM read speed48x48x
CD-RW read speedKnown for one40xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-RAM read speedKnown for one12xUnknown — not stated by the source
DVD-ROM read speed16x16x
DVD+R Double Layer read speedKnown for one8xUnknown — not stated by the source
Access time2 differ
DVD drive average random access timeDiffers140 ms145 ms
CD-ROM drive average random access timeDiffers150 ms125 ms
Record modesidentical
Disc-at-once (DAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multi sessionKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Over-burn writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Sequential writingKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Session-at-once (SAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Track-at-once (TAO)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Operational conditionsidentical
Operating relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 85%Unknown — not stated by the source
Operating temperature (T-T)Known for one5 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage relative humidity (H-H)Known for one5 - 90%Unknown — not stated by the source
Storage temperature (T-T)Known for one-20 - 60 °CUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions1 differ
WeightDiffers800 g750 g
Packaging contentidentical
Bundled softwareKnown for oneLatest BurningUnknown — not stated by the source
Other features2 differ
Power requirementsKnown for oneDC +5V ± 5%, DC +12V ± 10%Unknown — not stated by the source
Dimensions (WxDxH)Differs148.5 x 42.6 x 173 mm160 x 230 x 50 mm
Compatible operating systemsDiffersWindows XP/NT/2000/VistaWindows 2K Pro/ME/XP Home/Pro

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